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An MBTA Charlie Card. The MBTA recently approved plans to offer reduced fares for low-income T riders between the ages of 26 and 64. SYDNEY ROTH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

MBTA approves reduced fares for low-income adults, bridging program gaps

Lauren Albano April 2, 2024
Applications will open this summer for the MBTA’s new reduced fare program, approved on March 28, that aims to “close the remaining gap” between the already existing reduced-fare programs for Boston’s youth and seniors. 
The front of the swan boats sitting in the Public Garden.

Boston Swan Boats return to the Public Gardens

Anna Rubenstein April 11, 2023
The Boston Swan Boats will open for their 146th season on April 15 with Mayor Michelle Wu taking the first ride at 11:00 a.m.
PHOTO COURTESY LUKE JONES/ FLICKR

EDITORIAL: Stricter disability parking permits might help Boston’s parking predicament

Editors October 12, 2017

All around Boston, there are parking spaces specifically designated for people with disabilities — but data suggests these spaces are being overrun by people without disabilities, people who are taking...

LATIMER: A marathon cycling victory

Daily Free Press Admin April 22, 2014

Three friends and I decided to bike the course of the Boston Marathon. We left early Sunday so that we could explore Massachusetts. For whatever reason, we all felt responsible to experience the course....

RIDE program for MBTA may see decrease in cost for riders

Daily Free Press Admin December 2, 2013

More than a year after the fare for the RIDE, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s door-to-door transit service for elderly and disabled people, was raised, MBTA officials announced a potential...

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